Barnes noted that the committee will issue a public report at the investigation’s conclusion.

“But until that time, you are not going to get any comments from me or members of this committee or hints from members of this committee,” Barnes said Tuesday night. “You (reporters) are wasting your time trying.”

The committee held two other closed meetings this week at the Jefferson City Police Department (JCPD).

Meetings were moved there because it’s a secure location to protect witness privacy.

The House Special Investigative Committee on Oversight meets again on Monday (March 12) at 1 p.m. at the JCPD.